Having been through 2 full rounds of IVF and 4 frozen embryo transfers, I feel like now would be a good time to draw up a few survival tips from our experience. Everyone’s experience of IVF will be slightly different but there are some common themes so if you’re going through it or about to… Continue reading Your IVF survival guide
Author: Conceive IVF Hospital
How To Achieve Your Own Impossible… Including Surviving An Infertility Diagnosis & Aftermath
Cheers, dear readers, Have you ever had an experience that just blew your mind spiritually and it was literally impossible not to see the metaphors in other areas of your life? Well I had one of those just two weeks ago. It reminded me how in so many circumstances, we question our own ability to… Continue reading How To Achieve Your Own Impossible… Including Surviving An Infertility Diagnosis & Aftermath
Why I Love Yoga for Fertility
So I’ve kind of been in mourning lately. My life has gone into overdrive since my son was born in December 2013, especially since he reached toddlerhood 2 years ago. A lot of things have gone by the wayside, including time with friends, reading books for fun, going regularly to the movies or out… Continue reading Why I Love Yoga for Fertility
Is exercise good or not for fertility ?
We’ve all been continuously told that exercise is good for us – good for our heart, our muscles, our strength, and our health and overall well-being. We’ve also been told that it’s good for our fertility. But it is possible to get too much of a good thing? May is National Physical Fitness and Sports… Continue reading Is exercise good or not for fertility ?
Build a life you’re proud of – one day at a time !
Cheers, dear readers, I’m writing you today with a happy heart! Last night was a bit of a breakthrough for me – an infertile “barren” woman’s moment of enjoying a small sweet victory. And believe me, I’ll take all of the little (and big) victories that I can! We all can! No one told… Continue reading Build a life you’re proud of – one day at a time !
Getting Back on the Horse When You Fall Off
HSG: What to Expect
If you’re just getting started with fertility treatment, chances are your doctor wants you to have an HSG. Short for Hysterosalpingogram,is a key part of the initial fertility workup done at most fertility clinics. Knowing that it’s a standard procedure doesn’t mean you might not be anxious about it, though. I remember when… Continue reading HSG: What to Expect
Does fertility massage work ?
The struggle to conceive is real ! Nowadays, many couples are seeking wholistic approaches to improve their shot at parenthood. In this month’s post, I want to explore the topic of fertility massage as yet another option to add to the growing list of naturopathic treatments. There are many types of fertility massage and one… Continue reading Does fertility massage work ?
Yoga & Infertility
I can’t believe how long it’s taken me to write a yoga post. Yoga is a huge part of my life. Like, a really huge part. I’ve been practicing yoga since 1998. Since then I’ve been amazed at how many styles and approaches there are, and I’ve tried most of them, including sivananda, Iyengar, integral,… Continue reading Yoga & Infertility
Infertility : Everything will be ok in the end. If it’s not ok, it’s not the end.
This quote has gotten me through many a dark time and I’m still holding onto it now. Even though I’m pregnant, this isn’t the end, as the end for me will be holding a healthy baby in my arms; or at least that’s the end I’m hoping for. Before getting pregnant with our final round… Continue reading Infertility : Everything will be ok in the end. If it’s not ok, it’s not the end.